Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones, Leo Woodall as Roxster and Director Michael Morris behind the scenes in "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" (Jay Maidment/Universal Pictures ) That’s a far cry ...

However, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is missing something essential. Despite all the emotional moments and conversations about grief, I felt estranged from the heart of the story.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the best film in the series since the beloved original—and a testament to why there’s never really been another romantic comedy franchise like it.